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Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Paramount Declares Comedies Are Back With New ‘Naked Gun' Footage; Trots Out Extended ‘Running Man' Look
With his usual flair, Paramount President of International Theatrical Distribution, Mark Viane, kicked off the studio's CineEurope presentation today with a hysterical video that reimagined him as the head of 'The Paramount Squad,' a reference to the upcoming Naked Gun reboot. Sporting a white wig, Viane was joined by other Par execs including the EMEA team while the mini film also nodded to upcoming studio titles including Smurfs and the latest Spongebob movie, among others. After the video and as he took the stage here, replete in boxers and skirt à la Liam Neeson's Frank Drebin Jr in The Naked Gun, Viane exclaimed, 'Comedies are back!' More from Deadline 'Meet The Parents 4': Paramount To Co-Produce With Universal & Distribute Internationally - CineEurope 'Superman' Flies Into Barcelona With 30 Minutes Of Footage During Warner Bros' CineEurope Presentation Universal Swoops Into CineEurope With Fresh 'Jurassic World Rebirth' & 'Wicked: For Good' Clips; Touts Steven Spielberg & Christopher Nolan Projects The Naked Gun starts global rollout on July 30, getting to domestic theaters on August 1. Neeson introduced an exclusive look at the movie via a video message and cheekily said to exhibitors, 'remember to book my movie — or I am coming for you.' During the presentation, Viane also announced that Paramount will co-produce with Universal Meet the Parents 4, and will handle international distribution. There was also extended Smurfs footage, including the opening sequence, that was introduced by Rihanna who voices Smurfette. The movie kicks off July 16 internationally and goes domestic on July 18. Moving away from comedy and targeting the underserved female audience, a first look at Colleen Hoover adaptation Regretting You was introduced via video by the cast including Allison Williams, Dave Franco, Mckenna Grace and Mason Thames. The story is set against a tragic event that unlocks a series of secrets, lies and regrets. A fall 2025 release is on deck. Also showing up for the first time for exhibitors was Primate, a horror movie about a domesticated chimp gone bonkers. That's swinging into cinemas in 2026. Viane closed out the Par presentation with new extended footage from The Running Man. Glenn Powell, Josh Brolin and Colman Domingo star in the Stephen King chase thriller adaptation from director Edgar Wright. Set in a dystopian America (in the year 2025), the story centers on Ben Richards (Powell), a desperate man who participates in violent reality show in order to win enough money to revive his gravely ill daughter. Powell, Brolin and Domingo sent a video to Barcelona to talk up the film and introduce the footage. Release is on November 7 this year. Best of Deadline 'The Buccaneers' Season 2 Soundtrack: From Griff To Sabrina Carpenter 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Viral Kick streamer and creator Amouranth is coming back to Twitch after earning $38M from Kick
(Image via YouTube/@SmoshAlike) Kaitlyn Siragusa, better known as Amouranth, just made headlines again, but this time, it's not for her wild streams or viral stunts. After raking in a jaw-dropping $38 million from streaming platform Kick, she's officially making her way back to Twitch. Yes, you read that right. Here's everything we know. A $38M Detour Called Kick Back in 2023, Amouranth shocked fans by leaving Twitch to sign an exclusive deal with Kick. The platform was still new but gaining serious momentum thanks to massive creator signings, including xQc's historic $100M contract. While her exact Kick contract details were hush-hush, Amouranth herself revealed in an interview that it doubled her income. If the math checks out, that's $19M a year; not bad for a 'side gig,' right? Kick gave her the space to push boundaries, build her empire, and explore other business ventures… all while cashing in big. The Return Tease That Broke the Internet Fast forward to June 19, 2025. Amouranth drops a cheeky teaser video on X (formerly Twitter). In the clip, she's seen refueling her car with a green Kick-themed license plate at a gas station. She gets a call, casually says, 'I'm on my way,' then hops in the car. Then? A quick flash of the Spongebob meme - '$38 million later' and the green car turns Twitch purple. The car suddenly transforms into a Twitch-purple ride. And just like that, her comeback was confirmed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 오스템 임플란트 받아가세요 임플란터 더 알아보기 Undo The Twitch return is officially set for June 20. What's Next for Amouranth? Here's what we don't know yet: Is she returning to Twitch exclusively? Has her Kick deal ended, or is she simply allowed to multistream? Will we see her explore OTK, which she's publicly shown interest in joining? What we do know: She's not going to YouTube. Her main account was terminated for ban evasion, and her ASMR content was previously removed for 'sexual content.' So, Twitch is really the only big stage left. xQc Reacts to Amouranth Announcing Return to Twitch after Making Over $38 MILLION From KICK Alone Why Now? Why Twitch? There's no official word on whether her Kick contract simply ran out or if she opted for an early exit. But what's clear is this: the exclusivity era may be ending. Platforms like Kick are no longer locking down creators with long-term deals. Instead, they're pushing multistreaming—something Amouranth might lean into next. After a lucrative two-year run on Kick, Amouranth is pulling a full-circle move and returning to Twitch. With $38 million in the bank, a purple car, and a teaser that broke the internet, she's proving once again: she knows how to command attention and the bag. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Time of India
ChatGPT goes down: Internet erupts with hilarious reactions and memes
Image credits: X When it was launched in 2022, ChatGPT was like an unwelcomed and unannounced guest that nobody really cared for except tech enthusiasts. Over the years, the AI platform has become a vital part of everyone's lives. From work emails to personal messages, from relationship advice to family arguments, there's not much people don't ask ChatGPT about. While other AI platforms like Grok and Gemini have made their entrance into the world, they have not been able to capture the hearts of the people like their predecessors. Thus, when the AI platform that people use mostly the entire day went down, there was surely havoc but also a lot of free time. According to Downdetector, 88% of the reported issues were linked to ChatGPT's web platform while 8% were related to the app and 3% were associated with the API. This meant that the creative minds of social media were put to good use to uproar with a meme fest. From sarcastic one-liners to sad GIFs and images, people left no way out to show their disappointment in the AI bot taking a break. Image credits: X "ChatGPT is down how will I answer if someone asks me my name," wrote a person on X, adding a GIF of a man shouting and rubbing his face. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Here's The Price for a 1-Day Walk-in Shower In 2025 Homebuddy Learn More Undo "ChatGPT is down….. Which means I actually have to type out my own emails at work. Send prayers." wrote another X user, mirroring the emotions of thousands of ChatGPT users out there who use the bot for work emails and conversation replies. Image credits: X "When the doctor asks what my birthdate is but chatgpt servers are down" added another. " Me without my friend chat gpt #ChatGPTdown" wrote another adding a GIF of Spongebob crying. Image credits: X One social media user interestingly apologised to the platform writing, "Sorry we overused and made you sick !!! 🥹🤕" Many posted photos of early humans trying to strike a fire with stones, citing it as the activity they were doing when ChatGPT was down. Image credits: X A trend to be seen was people claiming to be a particular surgeon and asking if ChatGPT was down as they were in the middle of a surgery and needed it. "is ChatGPT down for anyone else? i'm a cardiac surgeon in the middle of heart surgery" and "Is ChatGPT down for anyone else? i'm a neurosurgeon in the middle of brain surgery"
Buzz Feed
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Tattoos People Judge You For: The Brutal Truth
It is roughly estimated that around 32% of American adults have at least one tattoo. And, although tattoo styles are subjective, there are some that a lot of people simply do not like. In fact, some admit they will judge a person for simply having a certain kind of tattoo. Most everyone agrees with Reddit user u/IaniteThePirate who says they despise anyone with hate symbols. And "nazi, racist, white power shit gets the big 'fuck you,'" said u/RoodogNYC. And here are 19 other tattoos that the people of Reddit say they judge others for having: "I try really hard not to judge, but the times I have are when I see Confederate flag tattoos. They just…. Give me the ick." "The 'Only God can judge me' tattoos." "I have some kind of thoughts about (and avoid) people that use the navel or a nipple as some animals wtf already." "'Alpha male' tatted across the back." "Significant others' names. Just don't do it y'all." "I think hentai tattoos are disgusting, and I automatically assume that people who get them are stupid perverts." "Super American tattoos like eagles holding a confederate flag in one talon and a rifle on the other." "A lion wearing a crown… great way to let the world know that you have no personality." "Tattoos of serial killers or serial killer paraphernalia. I saw one artist on Instagram who had a flash sheet of items associated with various killers (like Dahmer's glasses, Bundy's car, etc.). People were RAVING about how much they wanted them. It's disgusting." "I instantly judge people on an anchor with 'I refuse to sink' or something similar. The whole point of an anchor is 👏 to 👏 sink 👏." "That feather turning into a flock of birds that every basic white girl got five years ago." "'90s tribal, I assume you drive a lifted truck with truck nuts." "Any misspelled or wrong translation tattoos." "I don't love weed-related, gaming, Spongebob, and Disney tattoos, but I'm sure most of the people who get them are lovely (and they prob don't like my work either)." "Cherry dripping juice, Winnie the Pooh, and Tweety Bird. Lots of girls got these in high school." "Lion clock roses." "NSFW stuff on visible places 🙅♂️." "Curly mustaches on their finger." And lastly: "Putting your last name on you, cringe." Got any others to add to the list?! Or maybe you want to show us your own, and why it is unique! Use the anonymous comments form below to share:
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Paramount's (NASDAQ:PARA) Q1 Sales Beat Estimates
Multinational media and entertainment corporation Paramount (NASDAQ:PARA) reported Q1 CY2025 results beating Wall Street's revenue expectations , but sales fell by 6.4% year on year to $7.19 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.29 per share was 12% above analysts' consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy Paramount? Find out in our full research report. Revenue: $7.19 billion vs analyst estimates of $7.10 billion (6.4% year-on-year decline, 1.3% beat) Adjusted EPS: $0.29 vs analyst estimates of $0.26 (12% beat) Adjusted EBITDA: $688 million vs analyst estimates of $642.5 million (9.6% margin, 7.1% beat) Operating Margin: 7.6%, up from -5.4% in the same quarter last year Free Cash Flow Margin: 1.7%, down from 2.7% in the same quarter last year Market Capitalization: $8.28 billion Owner of Spongebob Squarepants and formerly known as ViacomCBS, Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA) is a major media conglomerate offering television, film production, and digital content across various global platforms. Reviewing a company's long-term sales performance reveals insights into its quality. Any business can put up a good quarter or two, but the best consistently grow over the long haul. Regrettably, Paramount's sales grew at a weak 1.6% compounded annual growth rate over the last five years. This fell short of our benchmarks and is a rough starting point for our analysis. We at StockStory place the most emphasis on long-term growth, but within consumer discretionary, a stretched historical view may miss a company riding a successful new product or trend. Paramount's performance shows it grew in the past but relinquished its gains over the last two years, as its revenue fell by 2.3% annually. We can dig further into the company's revenue dynamics by analyzing its three most important segments: TV Media, Direct-to-Consumer, and Filmed Entertainment, which are 63.1%, 28.4%, and 8.7% of revenue. Over the last two years, Paramount's Direct-to-Consumer revenue (streaming) averaged 21.9% year-on-year growth while its TV Media (broadcasting) and Filmed Entertainment (movies) revenues averaged 7.6% and 4.3% declines. This quarter, Paramount's revenue fell by 6.4% year on year to $7.19 billion but beat Wall Street's estimates by 1.3%. Looking ahead, sell-side analysts expect revenue to remain flat over the next 12 months. While this projection implies its newer products and services will catalyze better top-line performance, it is still below average for the sector. Software is eating the world and there is virtually no industry left that has been untouched by it. That drives increasing demand for tools helping software developers do their jobs, whether it be monitoring critical cloud infrastructure, integrating audio and video functionality, or ensuring smooth content streaming. Click here to access a free report on our 3 favorite stocks to play this generational megatrend. Operating margin is a key measure of profitability. Think of it as net income - the bottom line - excluding the impact of taxes and interest on debt, which are less connected to business fundamentals. Paramount's operating margin has been trending down over the last 12 months and averaged negative 6.7% over the last two years. Unprofitable consumer discretionary companies with falling margins deserve extra scrutiny because they're spending loads of money to stay relevant, an unsustainable practice. In Q1, Paramount generated an operating profit margin of 7.6%, up 13.1 percentage points year on year. This increase was a welcome development, especially since its revenue fell, showing it was more efficient because it scaled down its expenses. Revenue trends explain a company's historical growth, but the long-term change in earnings per share (EPS) points to the profitability of that growth – for example, a company could inflate its sales through excessive spending on advertising and promotions. Sadly for Paramount, its EPS declined by 23.5% annually over the last five years while its revenue grew by 1.6%. This tells us the company became less profitable on a per-share basis as it expanded. In Q1, Paramount reported EPS at $0.29, down from $0.65 in the same quarter last year. Despite falling year on year, this print easily cleared analysts' estimates. Over the next 12 months, Wall Street expects Paramount's full-year EPS of $1.21 to grow 23.6%. It was encouraging to see Paramount beat analysts' EPS expectations this quarter. We were also happy its EBITDA outperformed Wall Street's estimates. On the other hand, its Filmed Entertainment revenue missed. Overall, this print had some key positives. The stock remained flat at $11.70 immediately after reporting. Paramount had an encouraging quarter, but one earnings result doesn't necessarily make the stock a buy. Let's see if this is a good investment. When making that decision, it's important to consider its valuation, business qualities, as well as what has happened in the latest quarter. We cover that in our actionable full research report which you can read here, it's free. 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